Les Anis de Flavigny

The next time you browse our pantry shelves, keep an eye out for the colorful pastel tins of Les Anis de Flavigny. These richly aromatic pearl-shaped candies have a long history and are traditionally associated with love and happiness.

Made in the hillside town of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain in the French region of Burgundy, these candies have been produced for centuries. Now a family-owned business, Les Anis de Flavigny were once made by monks in the same Benedictine abbey where they are produced today.

At the center of each candy is a tiny aniseed, which comes from the pimpinella anisum plant, and has a spicy herbal flavor reminiscent of fennel and star anise.

Over the course of 15 days, the aniseeds are delicately rotated in a pan of sugar syrup, slowly enrobing them in layers of fine sugar. The result of this careful process is a smooth, delicate surface.

Flavored with essential oils, like rose, violet and orange blossom, Les Anis de Flavigny are 100% natural, and equally delicious!

According to the manufacturers of Les Anis de Flavigny, “sharing a candy that holds an aniseed in its heart is a demonstration of love.” Across the 10 different tins, the love story of a young shepherd and shepherdess unfolds.

Find the orange blossom, violet and anise flavors at your local Le Pain Quotidien and discover the story for yourself!